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Downtown Parade of Lights on tap for tonight

Tonight is parade night in Athens: the Downtown Parade of Lights steps off at 7 o’clock and culminates with the lighting of the tree that stands in front of City Hall.

From the Athens-Clarke Co government website…

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and Athens Downtown Development Authority are proud to present the Downtown Parade of Lights. The theme for this year is “A Super Hero Holiday.” All participants are encouraged to embrace this year’s theme by highlighting heroes: real and/or fictional.

The ACC Downtown Parade of Lights is a “rain or shine” event.    If safety becomes an issue for participants and spectators due to severe weather, the parade may be cancelled by the event organizer.

The ACC Downtown Parade of Lights is contingent upon local COVID-19 case numbers and may be modified or canceled to ensure public health and safety.

Take a look to see who is participating in this year’s event and the marching order.

Meet this year’s parade marshals, real life super heroes who served the community during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Laura Breckenridge, Piedmont Athens Regional Laura is a registered nurse in Cardiac Telemetry.  She was named the 2021 Promise 360 Champion for Piedmont Athens Regional.  Laura was recognized for going above and beyond in highlighting Piedmont’s core values - patient-centered care, teamwork, ownership, and embracing the future.   Laura is honored to represent her Piedmont Athens Regional colleagues who during the COVID pandemic have done their very best to be a positive difference in the lives of their patients and the Athens community.  Thank you, Laura!

Luke Duncan, St. Mary’s Health Care System Luke is a registered nurse in St. Mary’s Neurosciences Critical Care Unit. He recently received St. Mary’s DAISY Award for excellence in nursing because of the extraordinary care he provides to critically ill patients and their loved ones. Luke is honored to be here today to represent all the St. Mary’s colleagues who have been so strong and compassionate throughout the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Thank you, Luke!

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Classic City Today, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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